1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, [himself] man, Christ Jesus,
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
6who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony [to be borne] in its own times;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah:
Isaiah 44:6Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.
Mark 12:29Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one:
Luke 14:22And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room.
John 17:3And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, [even] Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same [Lord] is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →